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Why Is My Cat Acting Like A Dog?

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve seen some YouTube videos in which cats act like dogs. Or your feline pal is acting like a canine. Either way, you’re wondering why a cat would act like a dog when it’s obvious they’re from different species. Each kitty is unique, regardless of its breed. However, some […]

Why Do Cats Scratch People, Walls, And Pretty Much Everything Else?

Cats often do whatever they want, however they want, and wherever they want. And one of the biggest problems for pet parents is their cats’ compulsive scratching. Scratch marks on the furniture, curtains, the walls, even your own skin– chances are you’ve seen them everywhere. It doesn’t really matter how many posts and pads you […]

Why Do Cats Shake Or Vibrate Their Tails, And What Does it Mean?

Understanding a cat’s mood and needs can prove difficult even for experienced pet parents. Cats communicate mainly through body language or vocalization. But even if your pet kitty doesn’t have a problem with speaking its mind through meows, yowls, and chirps, the fact that you don’t speak meow makes communication hard. So all that’s really […]

Why Is My New Cat Hiding? Is It Scared?

Cats are a joy to be around – that is, of course, if they want to be around you. If you’ve recently adopted a new cat from a shelter or somewhere else, there’s a big chance it’s not acting friendly. In other words, it’s attempting to bolt regardless of the tactics you’re trying out, such […]

Why Is My Cat Digging?

As pet parents we often tend to anthropomorphize our beloved feline furballs. Or in other words – we ascribe human-like qualities to them. Some cats tend to resemble their owners a lot. Others simply follow them around from room to room, interested in whatever their pet parents are doing. And then there’s that type of […]

Hiding Places For Cats: Where Do They Like To Hide, And How To Find Them

Felines are curious, mischievous, unpredictable and sometimes – a huge pain in their pet parents’ necks. Residing with a cat can prove quite troublesome at times, because of its litter box habits, finicky tastes towards food, demand for attention, pricey healthcare and…hiding places. If you’re a new cat owner – yes, cats adore hiding in […]

Why Do Cats Knead Or Massage Their Human Owners, Pillows, Blankets…Everything!?

Cats are curious creatures, which are sometimes severely misunderstood by their pet parents. For example, one specific activity brings immeasurable joy to all felines, but not so much to their owners. We’re talking about kneading, or “massaging” as some diplomatically call it. Cats can knead on anything – furniture, pillows, blankets, humans…you’ve probably seen it all. Unfortunately, […]

Why Does My Cat Lick Me? What Does It Mean?

Cats of all breeds and ages can become extremely attached to their owners. Even if you happen to be the owner of a notoriously independent feline breed, it’s possible for your precious furball to start acting as loyal and as affectionate as a lap dog, always licking you and rubbing up against you. And that’s […]

Help! My Cat Won’t Stop Meowing Or Yowling! Why, What To Do, And How To Get It To Stop

Some cats are more vocal than others. The Oriental Shorthair, for example, is a notoriously vocal feline breed. But any feline furball out there can be extremely talkative regardless of its breed, gender, and age. Cats may not speak our language, but they definitely communicate. Sounds like hisses, meows, chirps, yowls, grunts, and so forth are […]

How To Help Calm Down A Cat In Heat: Helping To Remedy Both Male And Female Cats’ Difficult Time

Unless you’ve neutered or spayed your cat, it will go into heat. In other words, it will enter the mating season and will want to find a mate to reproduce with. Regardless of the cat’s gender, the heat period isn’t easy for the kitty or the pet parent. Loud vocalizations and various types of problematic […]

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